If you own a tuxedo and are thinking of wearing it, do not do so unless the invitation reads "black tie." If it's not black tie, wear a three-piece suit-it's the most formal look short of a tuxedo.

Roll up each tie and stick it in a shoe to keep it wrinkle-free.

If your shirts aren't professionally folded, here's the best way to do it: Button all the buttons and lay the shirt out, shirtfront down. Fold the sleeves back from the shoulder seam. To prevent the shirt from creasing across your stomach, fold the tail up from the bottom buttons.

Face the soles of your shoes outward against the edges of the bag, so that the uppers won't be mashed. Stuff your underwear into shoes that aren't already holding your ties; this will help preserve the shape of the shoes.

If you don't have a shoe bag, put your golf shoes in an old pillowcase before you pack them.

Knits, such as golf shirts and sweaters, travel better when rolled.

Khakis travel best when folded. To fold pants, make sure the pockets are empty. Place the pants flat on the bottom of the duffel bag, with the waistband in the middle of the bag and the legs hanging over the edge. Pack other stuff on top of the pants, then wrap the legs over the pile of stuff you've built.

Pack extra socks. Your feet will take a pounding over the weekend, and your socks may get wet.

Any shirt you pack should have a collar. Even the dressiest T-shirt or other collarless shirt is unacceptable at most country clubs.

Make sure your golf cleats have soft (nonmetal) spikes, since many clubs have banned metal spikes in an effort to preserve their greens.

Don't forget sunscreen. You'll be in

The Hiking Trip

Essentials

Hiking boots

Flip-flops or sandals for lounging

Long pants

2 pairs of walking shorts with big pockets

Synthetic fleece vest

Nylon shell

Capilene pants and shirt (base layer should be a synthetic that traps heat and wicks away moisture)

4 pairs of hiking socks

Bug repellent

What to Pack Them In

Large fitted backpack with lashing points and lots of pockets for easy organization

Essentials for a hiking trip, clockwise from top center: Sleeping bag by Marmot; footwear by Teva; socks by SmartWool; socks by Wigwam; socks by Patagonia; socks by Thorlo; boots by Timberland; shorts by The North Face; shorts by Duckhead; glasses and watch by Swiss Army; vest by The North Face; thermos by Eddie Bauer; backpack by Dana Design; jacket by rlx Polo Sport; pants by Patagonia; flashlight from TravelSmith; Off! bug repellent by S.C. Johnson & Family; pants and shirts by Patagonia.

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Tips for a Hiking Trip

Pack layers for easy addition or removal during the hike.

Roll synthetic T-shirts and fleece; this saves room in your backpack and allows easy access without displacing everything in the bag.

Pack socks and undergarments in plastic. Put them in the center of your pack in case water seeps into the bag.

Pack matches in a waterproof container. (Fire is your friend.) Make sure you have a compass, too.

Take a basic first-aid kit, which should include loperamide (an antidiarrheal medicine), triple-antibiotic ointment, strip bandages, sterile gauze bandages and adhesive tape, a small bottle of rubbing alcohol, antihistamine tablets, scissors, and a penknife.

If you're having trouble fitting everything in your backpack, try taking your sleeping bag out of its stuff sack before packing it. This will make it easier to fill in the space around the bag with other items.

When flying, put toiletries in plastic bags and pack them in a carry-on bag. This guards against leaks caused by pressure changes and turbulence and will make life easier if the airline loses your luggage.

Save dry-cleaning bags and put one over each item in your hanging bag. This lets clothes slide against each other instead of bunching up and wrinkling.

Ask dry cleaners to box shirts instead of hanging them. (Take them out of the box before packing.) A professionally folded shirt is easier to touch up with an iron or travel steamer than one on a hanger.

If you're driving, hang your bag from the side hooks, or lay it flat in the backseat or trunk.

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